We all know that MasterChef India's judges' panel hasn't been constant since its inception in 2010. We've seen actor Akshay Kumar, and chefs like Ajay Chopra, Kunal Kapur, and Ranveer Brar on the panel over the last five years.

With Season 5 just around the corner, and the announcement of masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor leaving the panel earlier this month, fans of the Indian installment of the internationally-famed food reality show have been left wondering what the new panel looks like.

Chef Vikas Khanna posted this photo of this year's young and dashing judges' panel.

Vikas Khanna is the Michelin-starred chef behind the success of Junoon New York. Photo: Yogen Shah

Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna, who has been consistently judging the show since Season 2, is returning in full form. Khanna recently released his cookbook, Essence of Seasoning, apart from hosting India's Mega Kitchens on Nat Geo. He also released his first directorial venture, Kitchens of Gratitude, at Cannes earlier this year.

Kunal Kapur has been dubbed one of the best chefs in India. Photo: Yogen Shah

Chef Kunal Kapur, who was on the panel since the show's inception, is making a return after a year's break away from the MasterChef family. The owner of the Dubai restaurant, Patiala, Kapur has been acclaimed for being one of the best chefs in India. His finesse and knowledge of north Indian food is unsurpassed.

For those who don't know (and it's a pity if you don't), Zorawar Kalra has made some huge waves in India's restaurant business. The restaurateur is the founder of Massive Restaurants, which runs brands like Farzi Cafe, Masala Library, Pa Pa Ya, Made in Punjab, and MasalaBar. One of the harbingers of molecular gastronomy merged with Indian cuisine, Kalra will definitely add a different flavour to the MasterChef proceedings this year.

With this particular trio of judges, MasterChef India now has three experts with culinary as well as F&B industry backgrounds. This is surely going to help out all the amateurs and homecooks participating in the show this year.

This year's MasterChef India panel are promoting the fact that food is all about passion. Photo: Yogen Shah

Vikas Khanna, Kunal Kapur, and Zorawar Kalra--this year's panel of judges--are the perfect representatives of the next generation of the masters of Indian cuisine. And they're making a huge point with all the aspiring cooks who want to enter the culinary world--it's all about the passion for food.